March K-Pop Solo Battles Heat Up

The March music scene is resembling a "solo battle" with the solo comebacks of several major stars. Yuna of ITZY, Kangmin of VERIVERY, Moonbyul of MAMAMOO, Irene of Red Velvet, and Wonpil of DAY6 are among those embarking on solo activities.

Yuna of ITZY has announced her new beginning as a solo artist by releasing her first solo mini-album, "Ice Cream," seven years after her debut. The album sold nearly 60,000 copies on its release day, topping the Hanteo Chart's daily album chart, and the music video for the title track "Ice Cream" ranked first in YouTube Music Video trending charts in multiple overseas regions.

Kangmin of VERIVERY is set to debut as a solo artist with the release of his first single, "Free Falling," on the 26th. He directly participated in writing the lyrics for the title track, a contemporary R&B pop song that expresses the 불안한 (anxious) emotions of a relationship, and plans to showcase his unique musical color.

Moonbyul of MAMAMOO will present her new solo work, her third single "REV," on the 25th, marking her return after approximately four months. She showcased her musical capabilities by participating in the writing and composing of all tracks and stated, "I feel like I've found my identity as the solo artist Moonbyul."

This increase in solo activities is a characteristic of the March music scene, analyzed as a favorable period for solo endeavors as the popularity of winter season hits wanes and large-scale group projects have not yet fully commenced. Additionally, there's an analysis that many groups have adjusted their comeback schedules to avoid BTS's full group comeback timing, leading to an increase in solo activities being scheduled for March.